Ajinkya Rahane sends strong message ahead of IPL 2026 with blazing 20-ball fifty | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in the … Read more

‘Don’t like it’: Axar Patel questions all-rounder’s role with IPL Impact Player rule | Cricket News

DC’s Axar Patel (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Axar Patel has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Impact Player rule, admitting that he is personally not a fan of the regulation. The Delhi Capitals skipper believes the rule diminishes the value of all-rounders in the tournament, which begins on March … Read more

‘Didn’t interact much’: Mohsin Naqvi breaks silence on Gary Kirsten ‘interference’ claims | Cricket News

Mohsin Naqvi and Gary Kirsten (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday responded to allegations made by former head coach Gary Kirsten, who claimed there was significant “interference” during his short stint with Pakistan cricket.Naqvi, speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, was asked about Kirsten’s … Read more

‘Everyone knows how he became captain’: Ex-India captain’s cryptic dig at Riyan Parag | Cricket News

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has stirred debate over Riyan Parag being appointed captain of Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, suggesting that the 24-year-old may have benefited from preferential backing within the franchise.Parag is set to take over the leadership role from Sanju Samson, who was traded to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 18 … Read more

For breaking Virat Kohli’s record, Pakistan batter named ICC Player of the Month | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Sahibzada Farhan (PTI Photo) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan was on Monday named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 after a record-breaking campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, where he surpassed a long-standing mark set by Virat Kohli.Farhan was the standout batter of the … Read more

IPL 2026: ‘No update’ on Starc, DC’s Axar says ‘no temptation to replace’ the pacer | Cricket News

Mitchell Starc (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals on Monday provided a crucial update on the availability of Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the franchise still awaiting clearance from Cricket Australia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!During a pre-season media interaction, DC head … Read more

50-year-old CSK veteran hits massive six; leaves MS Dhoni in disbelief | WATCH | Cricket News

MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK) NEW DELHI: Not just the fans, even the players were left entertained – and MS Dhoni himself produced a priceless reaction after Michael Hussey smashed a six during an exhibition match at Chepauk. The game, featuring former CSK stars against the current squad, drew a packed crowd of supporters in … Read more

Another PSL exit, Dasun Shanaka set to replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Dasun Shanaka (Image: IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka is set to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the upcoming IPL 2026 season as a replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran.RR have been forced into a late squad change after Sam Curran was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury. The … Read more

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan gets animated send-off as things heat up in SRH camp | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan and Zeeshan Ansari (X) Stand-in Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan found himself at the centre of a fiery on-field moment during a practice game on Saturday, when teammate Zeeshan Ansari gave him an animated send-off after dismissing him.The incident unfolded in the eighth over of the second innings. Kishan, who looked in sublime … Read more